Xilica Audio Design XP series User manual

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XILICA Audio Design

XP Series User's manual - Page 2
Important Safety Instructions
1. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. HEED ALL WARNINGS
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
All operating and use of instructions should be followed.
5. DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER
Do not use the product near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
6. CLEAN ONLY WITH DRY CLOTH
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS
Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to ensure
reliable operation of the limit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over
a radiator or heat source. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacture's
instructions have been adhered to.

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8. DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES
This Product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produces heat.
9. DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THE POLARIZED OR GROUNDING-TYPE
PLUG
A Polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prongs are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM BEING WALKED ON OR PINCHED
PARTICULARLY AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND THE POINT WHERE
THEY EXIT FROM THE APPARATUS.
11. ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
12. USE ONLY WITH CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE SPECIFIED BY THE
MANUFACTURER, OR SOLD WITH THE APPARATUS. WHEN A CART IS USED, USE
CAUTION WHEN MOVING THE CART/APPARATUS TO AVOID INJURY FROM TIP-OVER.
Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may
fall, causing serious injury to someone, and serious damage to the appliance. A unit and
cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
13. UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR
LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
For added protection for this unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power
line surges.
14. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. SERVICING IS
REQUIRED WHEN THE APPARATUS HAS BEEN DAMAGED IN ANYWAY, SUCH AS
WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CORD OR PLUG IS DAMAGED, LIQUID HAS BEEN SPILLED
OR OBJECTS HAVE FALLEN INTO THE APPARATUS, THE APPARATUS HAS BEEN
EXPOSED TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY, OR HAS BEEN
FROPPED.
15. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
16. APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................... 4
1.0 Introduction .................................................................... 5
2.0 Features .......................................................................... 6
3.0 Front Panel Functions ................................................... 7
4.0 Rear Panel Functions .................................................... 9
5.0 Powering Up the Device .............................................. 10
6.0 Operating the Channel Menus .................................... 11
7.0 Operating the System Menus ..................................... 18
8.0 Quick Reference........................................................... 25
9.0 PC Control Software .................................................... 26
10.0 Specifications............................................................... 27
11.0 Warranty........................................................................ 29

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1.0 Introduction
The XP series is a digital loudspeaker management system designed for
the touring or fixed sound installation markets. The absolute latest in
available technology is utilized with 40-bit floating point processors and
high performance 24-bit Analog Converters. The high-bit DSP prevents
noise and distortion induced by truncation errors of the commonly used 24-
bit fixed-point devices. A complete set of parameters include I/O levels,
delay, polarity, 8 bands of EQ per channel, 31 bands of GEQ per input,
multiple crossover selections and full function limiters. Precise frequency
control is achieved with its 1 Hz resolution. Inputs and outputs can be
routed in multiple configurations to meet any requirement. The XP series
can be controlled or configured in real time on the front panel or with the
intuitive PC GUI accessed via the RS-232, USB or Ethernet interface.
Software upgrade for CPU and DSP via PC keeps the device current with
newly developed algorithms and functions once available. Multiple setup
storage and system security complete this professional package.
Shipped contents:
- XP Unit
- User Manual
- XConsole Software CD
- Power Cord

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2.0 Features
> Up to 8 Inputs and 8 Outputs with flexible routing
> 40-bit floating point DSP
> 96kHz Sampling Rate
> High Performance 24-bit A/D Converters
> 1 Hz Frequency Resolution
> 8 Equalizers (Magnitude or Phase) for each Input and Output
> 31 Bands GEQ for each Input
> Multiple Crossover types with Full Function Limiters
> Precise Level, Polarity and Delay
> CPU and DSP upgrade via PC
> Individual Channel Buttons with Linking capability
> 2-Line x 16 Character Backlit LCD Display
> Full 5-segment LED’s on every Input and Output
> Storage of up to 30 Preset Setups
> Security Lock
> Ethernet, USB and RS232 Interface for PC Control and Configuration
> Mic Preamps + Phantom Power for each Input Channel1
1For XP-2040M / 3060M / 4080M / 8080M only.

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3.0 Front Panel Functions
1. USB – a standard Type B USB connector. Device driver from the
provided software CD must be installed prior to usage.
2. RS232 – a standard female DB9 socket. A straight through cable is
required for PC connection.
3. Mute (Channel Menu) Buttons – Mute or un-mute input and output
channels. When an input channel is muted, a red LED will come on for
indication.
When the <<Menu or Menu>> key is held down, the Mute Buttons
selects the corresponding channel for the LCD menu display and is
acknowledged by a green LED below the button. The last modified
menu will be displayed on the LCD. Multiple channels can be linked or
unlinked by pushing the desired channels. This eases programming for
same parameters across multiple channels. Multiple Inputs can be
linked together and multiple outputs can be linked together. Inputs and
Outputs are linked separately.
4. Channel Menu LED –Indicates the activated channels for data
modification.
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5. Peak Level LED –Indicates the current peak level of the Signal:
Signal, -12dB, -6dB, -3dB, Over/Limit. The Input Limit LED references
to the device's maximum headroom. The Output Limit LED references
to the threshold of the output limiter.
6. LCD –Shows all the necessary information to control the unit.
7. Menu Buttons – There are 6 menu keys: <<Menu (Menu Down),
Menu>> (Menu Up), <<Cursor (Cursor Down), Cursor>> (Cursor Up),
Enter/Sys/Speed, Exit. The functions of each key is explained below:
<<Menu: Go to previous menu screen. Holding this button
down while pressing Mute key will go to the specify
channel menu.
Menu>>: Go to next menu screen. Holding this button down
while pressing Mute key will go to the specify
channel menu.
<<Cursor: Go to previous cursor in the menu screen.
Cursor>>: Go to next cursor in the menu screen.
Enter/Sys/Speed: Enter is used only in the System Menu to proceed
with selected actions.
Sys enters the System Menu from the main menu.
Speed modifies delay and frequency (1 Hz
resolution mode) data values by 100X.
Exit: Exit to the Main Menu.
8. Rotary Thumb Wheel – Changes parameter data values. The wheel
has travel velocity sensing which ease large incremental data
modifications. For modifying delay and frequency (1 Hz resolution),
pressing the Speed key simultaneously will increment/decrement the
data value by 100X.

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4.0 Rear Panel Functions
1. Main Power – Connects via a standard IEC socket. A compatible power
cord is supplied with the unit. The voltage input is 90-240VAC, 50-60Hz.
2. Main Fuse – T2.5A-250V. Slow blow type.
3. Power switch – Controls power On/Off.
4. Ethernet – RJ45 connector for Ethernet control. The device should be
connected to a router/switch/hub via a straight through CAT-5 cable.
5. Analog Inputs and Outputs – Separate 3-pin connectors2are provided
for each audio input and output. The device's output stage employs the
balanced impedance topology. All I/O connectors have pin 1 as ground
(shield), pin 2 as + and pin 3 as -.
2XLR connectors for XP-2040 / 3060 / 4080, Euro Connectors for XP-8080
1,2,3 4 5

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5.0 Powering Up the Device
•After powering up the unit, the following initialization screen is displayed
on the LCD:
•The initialization process takes several seconds and during that period
the unit boots and displays the device model and firmware version.
•After the initialization process is finished the XP displays its main screen:
•The screen shows the current program number and program name
assigned to the unit. If the program number is 31 and the name is
MEMORY, it means that no program is assigned, the last data before
previous power down is recalled instead.
•Now the XP is ready to operate.
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6.0 Operating the Channel Menus
Channel Linking – While holding down the <<Menu or Menu>>, more than
1 channel from the same group (Input or Output group) can be selected to
link the channels together. The green LEDs below the Mute buttons are lit
for the linked channels. Any modification of the data for the selected
channel will be applied to the linked channels as well. To cancel the linking,
simply deselect the desired channel while the <<Menu or Menu>> key is
still pressed, or just press the Exit key to deselect all channels.
6.1 Input Microphone Gain3
LEVEL:
The level (or gain) ranges from 0dB to +45dB in 3dB steps. This level will
only have an affect on the input channel when Mic Input is selected from
the System Menu. Please refer to page 22 for more details.
6.2 Input/Output Signal
LEVEL:
The level (or gain) ranges from -40.00dB to +15.00dB in 0.25dB steps.
POL:
The polarity (or phase) can be normal (+) or inverted (-).
3For XP-2040M / 3060M / 4080M / 8080M models only.
I
1
:______
Signal
L
EVEL:0.00dB
I
1:
______
Signal
P
OL:+
I
1
:______
Mic
L
EVEL:0dB

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DELAY:
The maximum delay permitted is 650ms, in steps of approximately 10us. It
can be displayed in ms, ft or m. The time unit of the delay is set in the
System Menu. Please refer to page 21 for more details.
6.3 Input/Output Equalizer
EQ#:
Each input channel has 8 bands of equalization. This control selects one of
the 8 available bands.
BYPASS:
This control will un-bypass (Off) or bypass (On) the currently selected band.
TYPE:
The 5 types of EQ that can be used are: parametric (PEQ), low shelf (LO-
SHF), high shelf (HI-SHF), 1st degree all-pass (AP-1), and 2nd degree all-
pass (AP-2).
FREQ:
The EQ center frequency ranges from 20Hz to 30kHz in either 1Hz steps or
1/36 octave steps. The frequency steps can be selected in the System
Menu. Please refer to page 21 for more details.
I
1:
______
Signal
D
ELAY:000.000ms
I
1:
______
EQ
1
E
Q#:1
I
1:
______
EQ
1
T
Y
PE
:
PEQ
I
1:
______
EQ
1
F
REQ:1000Hz
I
1:
______
EQ
1
B
YPASS:Off

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BW:
The EQ bandwidth ranges from 0.02 to 3.61 octaves in steps of 0.01
octave. The equivalent Q value is automatically shown besides the octave
value. For 1st degree all-pass (AP-1) filter, the bandwidth will sets the
phase shift at the centre frequency. This phase shift is gradually changed
from 180 degrees above the centre frequency to the specified value.
LEVEL:
The EQ level (or gain) ranges from -30.00dB to +15.00dB in 0.25dB steps.
6.4 Input Graphic Equalizer
GEQ#:
The graphic equalizer has 31 bands of equalization from 20Hz to 20kHz.
This control selects one of the 31 available bands. The frequency
corresponding to each band is also shown.
LEVEL:
The GEQ level (or gain) ranges from -30.00dB to +15.00dB in 0.25dB steps.
BYPASS:
This control will un-bypass (Off) or bypass (On) the entire GEQ for this
channel.
I
1:
______
EQ
1
L
EVEL:0.00dB
I1:
______
EQ1
BW:0.33 Q=4.36
I
1:
______
G
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Q
1
G
E
Q#:1 f=20
I
1:
______
G
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Q
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1:
______
G
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Q
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______
EQ1
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EG:15.5 de
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6.5 Input/Output Crossover
TYPL:
The 3 available filter types for the low frequency crossover point (high pass)
are: Butterworth, Linkwitz Riley or Bessel.
FRQL:
The filter cut-off frequency for the low frequency crossover point (high pass)
ranges from 20 to 30kHz in either 1Hz steps or 1/36 octave steps. The
frequency steps can be selected in the System Menu. Please refer to
page 21 for more details.
SLPL:
The filter slope for low frequency crossover point (high pass) ranges from 6
to 48dB/octave. If the selected filter type is Linkwitz Riley, the available
slopes are 12, 24, 36 or 48 dB/octave only.
TYPH:
The 3 available filter types for the high frequency crossover point (low pass)
are: Butterworth, Linkwitz Riley or Bessel.
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1:
______
XOver
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1:
______
XOver
F
RQL:1000Hz
O
1:
______
XOver
S
LPL:24dB
O
1:
______
XOver
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FRQH:
The filter cut-off frequency for the high frequency crossover point (low pass)
ranges from 20 to 30kHz in either 1Hz steps or 1/36 octave steps. The
frequency steps can be selected in the System Menu. Please refer to
page 21 for more details.
SLPH:
The filter slope for high frequency crossover point (low pass) ranges from 6
to 48dB/octave. If the selected filter type is Linkwitz Riley, the available
slopes are 12, 24, 36 or 48 dB/octave only.
Filter
configuration
Low crossover
point
High crossover
point
None FTRL Off FTRH Off
Highpass FTRL not Off FTRH Off
FRQL
Lowpass FTRL Off FTRH not Off
FRQH
Bandpass FTRL not Off FTRH not Off
FRQL FRQH
O
1:
______
XOver
F
RQH:1000Hz
O
1:
______
XOver
S
LPH:24dB

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6.6 Input Compressor
THRESH:
The compressor threshold ranges from -20 to +20dBu in 0.5dB steps.
ATTACK:
The compressor attack time ranges from 0.3 to 1ms in 0.1ms steps, then
ranges from 1 to 100ms in 1ms steps.
RELEASE:
The compressor release time can be set at 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X or 32X the
attack time.
RATIO:
The compressor ratio is the slope in which the signal is compressed. It
ranges from 1:1 to 1:40.
6.7 Input/Output Channel Name
NAME:
A 6 characters name can be assigned to each channel.
O
1:
______
C
omp
T
HRESH:+20.0dB
O
1:
______
C
omp
ATTACK:10ms
O
1:
______
C
omp
R
ELEASE:8XAtck
O
1:
______
C
omp
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ATIO
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:1
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1:
______
Name
NAME:______

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6.8 Output Limiter
THRESH:
The limiter threshold ranges from -20 to +20dBu in 0.5dB steps.
ATTACK:
The limiter attack time ranges from 0.3 to 1ms in 0.1ms steps, then ranges
from 1 to 100ms in 1ms steps.
RELEASE:
The limiter release time can be set at 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X or 32X the attack
time.
6.9 Output Source
IN1-8:
This sets the input channel source for the current output channel. It can be
used to mix the input source (in dB) or disable it (Off). If more than one
input sources are enabled, they will be added together as the source for the
current output channel.4
4Number of Inputs is dependent on the model.
O1:
______
Source
IN1:Off
O
1:
______
Source
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4.00
O
1:
______
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imit
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HRESH:+20.0dB
O
1:
______
L
imit
ATTACK:10ms
O
1:
______
L
imit
R
ELEASE
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8XAtck

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7.0 Operating the System Menus
The System Menus allow the user to control and change parameters that
are related to the system behavior and general operation. It can be
accessed by pressing the Sys key in the main menu (when no Input/Output
or System Menu is activated). All System Menus require pressing the Enter
key to confirm and save the settings.
7.1 Preset Recall
The XP has a built in non-volatile memory that can store up to 30 different
preset setups.
P:
This control selects which program to recall from the non-volatile memory.
The program name is displayed to the right of the program no.
7.2 Preset Store
The XP has a built in non-volatile memory that can store up to 30 different
preset setups. A program can be stored using this menu. The old program
with the same program number will be replaced. Once the program is
stored in the flash memory, it can be recalled at a later time, even after
power down.
P:
This control selects which preset location in the non-volatile memory to be
saved.
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YSTEM
R
ecall
P:1 ____________
S
YSTEM Store
P
:1

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NAM:
A descriptive name of up to 12 characters can be assigned to each
program.
7.3 Mic Settings5
An optional microphone preamp can be added to the XP series. The user
can select Line input or Mic input from this menu. The microphone preamp
also comes with Phantom Power, which can also be enabled or disabled
here.
IN1-8:
The user can choose between Line input or Mic input. For Mic input, the
input will receive a 30dB gain. Each input channel can be selected
individually.
7.4 Phantom Power
The option microphone preamp also comes with Phantom Power, which
can also be enabled or disabled from this menu.
IN1-8:
5For XP-2040M / 3060M / 4080M / 8080M only, applies to Phantom Power as well.
S
YSTEM Store
NAM:____________
S
YSTEM Mic
I
N1:Line
S
YSTEM
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N1:On

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A 48V DC voltage can be supplied to external microphone when the
Phantom Power is enabled. Phantom Power cannot be enabled indivually
for each input channel, all Mic input channel will automatically receive at
48V DC voltage. This will not affect Line input since they are disconnected
physically.
7.5 Device Configuration
MODE:
The unit assigns the Input source for the corresponding outputs when the
Mode of Operation is changed. The crossover point parameters like the
filter type, cut-off frequency and slope have to be configured manually in
the Crossover Menu for each Output Channel.
Mode: Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Out 5 Out 6 Out 7 Out 8
None Any Any Any Any Any Any Any Any
Stereo 2-Way In1 In1 In2 In2 Any Any Any Any
Stereo 3-Way In1 In1 In1 In2 In2 In2 Any Any
Stereo 4-Way In1 In1 In1 In1 In2 In2 In2 In2
*Note: The configuration mode configures the input sources when selected.
The user can change the source afterwards if desired. It does not keep the
configuration in memory.
7.6 Copy Channels
Copy Channels from the source to the target. When the Source and
Targets are both Inputs and Outputs, all audio parameters will be copied.
When one of the Source or the Target is an input while the other is an
output, only the Level, Polarity, Delay, EQ, Crossover, and Channel Name
are copied.
S
YSTEM Config
MODE:None